7 Christopher Road

Closed 6/21/23
Closed 6/21/23
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,435,000
6 beds6,840 sqft$210/sqft
7 Christopher Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.88 acresLot Size
1910Year Built
$210/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to "Nydeggen". This 1910 historic country estate was featured on Ridgefield's holiday home tour & has been well documented in the town archives as "H. Shenck's Mansion at Lake Mamanasco." Quiet cul de sac location on 2.88 acres w/picturesque lake views & deeded lake rights, this grand home has been elegantly updated, yet retains all the character of a bygone era w/servant's call buttons, butler's pantry cabinets, wood paneling, moldings/hardwood; & stunning solarium w/original leaded glass...Welcome to "Nydeggen". This 1910 historic country estate was featured on Ridgefield's holiday home tour & has been well documented in the town archives as "H. Shenck's Mansion at Lake Mamanasco." Quiet cul de sac location on 2.88 acres w/picturesque lake views & deeded lake rights, this grand home has been elegantly updated, yet retains all the character of a bygone era w/servant's call buttons, butler's pantry cabinets, wood paneling, moldings/hardwood; & stunning solarium w/original leaded glass windows. This sprawling home offers 6,840 sf on the main floors, plus 1,572 sf in the walk up 3rd floor w/6+ bedrooms, 5/1 baths, office, library & multiple work from home options. This iconic Ridgefield home offers the best of old & new. Notable historic features include original telephone in "telephone room"; heavy wooden entrance doors; wood paneling in FR; & 2 sets of stairs between the 1st & 2nd levels as well as the 2nd & 3rd floors. Over $450K of extensive renovations include: kitchen/butler's pantry; central A/C; baths; floor refinishing; closet upgrades; interior/exterior painting; driveway paving; landscaping; flagstone patio; new shed; & more. Idyllic location with both private beach at end of cul de sac, plus deeded rights to Mamanasco Beach Club for swimming, bbq, picnicking, volleyball, fishing, sailing, canoeing & kayaking. Moments to downtown Ridgefield for shopping, restaurants, theaters & parks; convenient to Goldens Bridge/Purdy's stations; & 60 miles to Midtown!
Listing closed: 06/21/2023 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170558099

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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

96.0%

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Property Information for 7 Christopher Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $21,379 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Storage
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Lot Size: 2.88 AC / 125,452 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Main Street to Rt 116 to Tackora Trail. Right on Christopher, #7 on left down private drive.
  • Elementary School: Barlow Mountain
  • High School: Ridgefield
  • Latitude: 41.31574
  • Longitude: -73.518507
  • Middle Jr High School: Scotts Ridge
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Property Tax: $21,379
Virtual Tour
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, French Doors, Gutters, Patio, Shed
  • Waterfront Description: Lake, Beach Rights, View, Walk to Water
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Finished, Heated
  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Water, Radiator, Zoned
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Laundry Room Location: Second Floor
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer, Laundry Room, Sitting Room, Staff Quarters
  • Room Count: 14
  • Rooms Total: 17
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Fireplace,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 30.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 21.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Fireplace,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 30.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 21.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.5
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.5
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,On 3rd Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,On 3rd Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 13
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 15.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 13
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 15.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 14
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,On 3rd Floor
  • Room Length: 17.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 14
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,On 3rd Floor
  • Room Length: 17.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Formal Dining Room
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 14
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Formal Dining Room
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 15
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Built-Ins,Fireplace,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 16
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Built-Ins,Fireplace,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 17
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 18
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 19
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Breakfast Bar,French Doors,Granite Counters,Hardwood Floor,Pantry
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 16.5
Room 20
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Breakfast Bar,French Doors,Granite Counters,Hardwood Floor,Pantry
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 16.5
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Stone
  • Construction Description: Stone
  • Exterior Siding: Stucco
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Sq Ft Description: As measured by professional. See virtual tour link for floor plans.
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 6630
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Water View, Fence - Wood
  • Parcel Number: 275626
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 6840.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 6840.0
  • Zoning: RAA
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well

Property History for 7 Christopher Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 21, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1513543458

$1,470,000

+1.8% / yr

Sep 15, 2000

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91150458

$990,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/21/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1513543458

$1,470,000

+1.8% / yr

09/15/2000

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91150458

$990,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 7 Christopher Road

Taxable ValueLand$283,990Additions$632,450Total$916,440
Tax Record2025$25,101 ($2,092 / month)
Home Facts
Beds10Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt6,630 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,630 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt3,030 SqFtStories2Lot Size125,453 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated1992ZoningRAACountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNRIDG M:D10 B:0063

Schools near 7 Christopher Road

This home is within Ridgefield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Barlow Mountain Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Scotts Ridge Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Ridgefield High School
Public - 9 to 12
District Program Res
Public - 3 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Barlow Mountain Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Scotts Ridge Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ridgefield High School
Public9 to 12

District Program Res
Public3 to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 7 Christopher Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877
$1,435,000
6
6,840
125,452
23 Christopher Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877
$1
3
3,025
–
22 Christopher Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877
$747,000
4
2,704
55,756
14 Christopher Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877
$950,000
5
4,466
43,560
5 Christopher Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877
$840,000
5
2,863
50,094
33 Christopher Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877
$413,000
4
3,444
71,002

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